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Coconut Custard

Coconut Custard

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup unsweetened and unflavored nondairy milk, chilled
  • 1/2 cup cornstarch
  • 1 cup full-fat coconut milk
  • 2/3 cup organic granulated sugar
  • 3 tablespoon vegan butter
  • 2 vanilla beans or 2 teaspoons extract
  • 3 teaspoons maple syrup
  • For garnish: huckleberries (sourced from Stoney Creek Mushroom Farm) with a little yuzu vinegar, lemon thyme and Honeycomb Brittle
  • For the Honeycomb Brittle:
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 tablespoon baking soda

Instructions
 

  • Whisk the chilled nondairy milk and cornstarch together in a small container, such as a liquid measuring cup.
  • Place the coconut milk and sugar into a small saucepan, then add the cornstarch mixture. Whisk everything together.
  • Warm the mixture over medium-low heat, whisking constantly. Bring the
  • mixture to a simmer. It should thicken up very quickly at this point. Once it does, remove it from heat.
  • Whisk in the butter, maple syrup and vanilla.
  • Allow the custard to cool until warm, then, optionally, transfer it to individual serving containers. Place a sheet of plastic wrap directly over the custard (either in the pot or in smaller containers), in contact with the surface.
  • The custard will continue to thicken as it cools.
  • Serve immediately or chill for later. If the custard has gotten clumpy, whisk it vigorously until it becomes smooth again. Garnish with huckleberries and Honeycomb Brittle.
  • To make the Honeycomb Brittle: Add sugar, honey and water to a medium-size pot on low-medium heat.
  • Use a wooden spoon to stir.
  • Caramelize sugars and heat up to 300°F (use a candy thermometer to ensure proper temperature).
  • Remove from heat, whisk in baking soda and let it rise until it triples in size (use a medium-size pot for this reason).
  • Use a baking mat on a half sheet tray to cool it down at room temp (enjoy breaking).

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